“Gaetano Berardi worked closely with me when he was out injured. Then, when he got fit again, he said, ‘Some days, it was so tough...but I would just look across at Ross Turnbull and think, ‘He has had to do this every day’.

“That was nice thing to say, as it showed he understood. But things are getting there now. I am getting there, even if it is slowly. It has been frustrating and I had to have the second operation.”

Since returning from injury, Berardi has gone on to establish his place in Leeds’ first-team, while Turnbull has continued to receive treatment on his ankle.

Turnbull is now targeting a return for pre-season, as he looks to prove his worth at Elland Road.

The experienced stopper has only played one competitive match for Leeds so far, with the ankle problem he picked up coming in a behind closed doors friendly.

When Turnbull does return to fitness, he is likely to be competing with Marco Silvestri and Bailey Peacock-Farrell for a place in the starting line-up.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.